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Energy Bill [HL]

I thank the Minister for clarifying that. In his answer he referred to subsection (5), which is that regulation may be introduced that, "““may revoke or amend any subordinate legislation””." Under subsection (6), "““‘subordinate legislation’ has the meaning given in … the Interpretation Act 1978””." We are concerned about the overuse of regulation in this Bill and ask how far, under subsection (5), it is justified or appropriate that there should be powers to revoke or amend any subordinate legislation. We ask for clarification of the extent of those powers. I understand the Interpretation Act to merely interpret terms and not cover any policy issues. Finally, I should like to ask whether this part of the Bill been commentated on by the Merits Committee.